College football blitz: Week 1 recap
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
After what many would call a chaotic first weekend, it is apparent we have entered the belly of the beast that is college football. We had football on TV from Thursday to Monday, and in that four-day stretch we saw a lot of ups, a lot of downs and a mashup of bedlam that reminded us all why we look forward...
UNCW Basketball: Full schedules released
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
While non-conference matchups have already been announced, the Colonial Athletic Association announced yesterday, the conference slates for both men’s and women’s basketball for the 2019-20 season. Now that the complete schedules for both squads have been released, here is a dive into what we...
Scalf farewell tour closes as Seahawks fall to Vols
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
June 1, 2019
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Greg Jones shot a single down the right field line to bring Noah Liles in for the score on Saturday afternoon — a glimmer of hope in a rough outing for UNC Wilmington. A couple of runs in the bottom of the ninth brought cheers from the Seahawk faithful, but on their last leg...
Gallery: UNCW battles Tennessee in win-or-go-home game
Brandon Sans, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2019
Seahawks downed late by North Carolina
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 31, 2019
For photos of the contest, click here. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—A 2 RBI double from freshman Matt Suggs gave UNC Wilmington its first lead of the game and got the ball rolling for the Seahawks. However, the Diamond Hawks would go on to take a 7-6 loss to North Carolina in game one of the 2019 NCAA Chapel Hill Re...
Diamond Hawks win CAA title; head to Chapel Hill Regional
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 27, 2019
The odds were stacked against the Diamond Hawks since the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. Six key assets to the Seahawks’ repertoire were selected at the next level. Of those six players were pitcher Austin Easter, who held opponents to a .201 batting average and managed 48 strikeouts in 44.1...
CAA tournament update: Seahawks find early success
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 23, 2019
After a season-saving 4-0 win over James Madison last Saturday, which earned UNC Wilmington a spot in the 2019 Colonial Athletic Association tournament, the Seahawks have made the most of their golden ticket to Harrisonburg. So far this week, UNCW has played 20 innings in two games, including an 11-inning...
Jones one of five Seahawks honored
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 21, 2019
For only the seventh time in UNCW history, a Seahawk has been named Bill Brooks CAA Player of the Year. Sophomore shortstop Greg Jones, who led the league in four statistical categories this season, earned the award after displaying one of the strongest offensive seasons in recent memory. Jones led...
Seahawks prepare for CAA tournament following Senior Day win over James Madison
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019
Following its 4-0 victory over James Madison on Saturday, UNC Wilmington baseball prepares for its 34th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association tournament appearance — the most of any CAA team. Junior pitcher Zarion Sharpe, who earned the win on the mound, allowed only three hits and two walks ...
UNCW falls to no. 20 NC State
Brandon Sans, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
PHOTOS: Seahawks fall to #20 NC State, 11-3 RALEIGH, N.C.-- UNC Wilmington third baseman let the bunt attempt roll foul during the third inning. The only problem was the ball stayed to the right of the third base line until it hit the bag in fair territory. It was the perfect example of the la...
Gallery: Seahawks fall behind to Wolfpack
Brandon Sans, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
STORY: #20 NC State hits four home runs in 11-3 win over UNCW RALEIGH, N.C.-- UNC Wilmington fell victim to multiple long balls against NC State on Tuesday at Doak Field. The Wolfpack honored UNCW coach Mark Scalf prior to tonight's game. NC State head coach Elliott Avent presented Scalf with...